may be a long - unrecognized photograph of Abranam Lincoln j at Gettysburg. The announcement j was made by Wayne C. Grover.! archivist of the United States, on j the eve of Lincoln's birthday and anniversary. Apparently the historical value : of the picture went unrecognized tor 90 years, but Grover said it ; has now been identined as a I scene at Gettysburg, Ta.. on the day Lincoln delivered his most famous address. The photograph is part of a collection of 5.000 j purchased by the War Depart ment from Mathew Biady. noted Civil W'ai photographer, in 1875. _1 In Virginia KIRK INSURAM K RAT*. CUT ORPKRKI* The Virginia Corp.iiation Com mission last week ordered rate re ductions on fire insuiancc that it estimates will mean a saving of nearly one million dollars to Vir ginia policy holders during 1953. Home owners will feel the biggest effect of rate cuts, with reduc tions totalling about $200,000 in dwellings of three categories. All of the rate reductions be came effective with the issuance of the order today. They lauy be
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